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Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio

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Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

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About

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Calfee represents public and private companies in a large variety of industries, handling diverse matters ranging from everyday business disputes to complex commercial lawsuits and arbitrations. Our attorneys work with individuals as well as Ohio, U.S. - based, and international businesses. We rely on a strong understanding of our clients’ industries and business goals to provide practical advice. Through strategic staffing and project management techniques, we work with our clients to develop the most efficient litigation strategy to help meet their objectives.

Our Litigation group has experience in the following areas:

  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation Counseling and Litigation
  • Appellate Proceedings Litigation
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Business, Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Employee Benefits Litigation
  • Environmental: Litigation & Enforcement
  • Federal Contracts and Regulatory Matters
  • Health Care Litigation
  • Information Technology Litigation
  • Insurance Recovery
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Labor and Employment Litigation
  • Probate Litigation
  • Public Law Litigation
  • Public Utilities and Telecommunications Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Tax Litigation
  • Tort, Accident, and Products Liability Litigation
  • White Collar Defense and Investigations
  • Workers’ Compensation and OSHA Litigation

Industries (24)

  • Aviation
  • Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
  • Chemicals
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Entertainment, Media and the Arts
  • Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies
  • Food and Beverage
  • Gaming and Hospitality
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Individuals and Families
  • International
  • Manufacturing and Industrial
  • Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Partnerships, LLCs and Joint Ventures
  • Private and Family-Owned Businesses
  • Private Equity
  • Public Companies
  • Real Estate
  • Retail and Consumer Products
  • Software and Information Technology
  • Trade Associations

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Litigation: General Commercial - Ohio

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Calfee, Halter & Griswold frequently advises on plaintiff and defense-side commercial litigation matters, offering considerable strengths in securities, product liability, antitrust and construction disputes. The group also offers experience in criminal litigation, defending a range of individuals and businesses facing regulatory enforcement actions. It acts for clients in sectors including healthcare, financial services and manufacturing.
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Work Highlights

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  • Calfee represented Rust-Oleum Corporation, a subsidiary of RPM International in a contract and trade secret dispute arising from a previous commercial relationship between the client Rust-Oleum and NIC Industries, valued at $190 million.

Strengths

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  • The department is innovative and very knowledgeable.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

  • The law firm is very responsive and gives us the feeling that it takes our matters seriously and that they are a priority. It devotes the right amount to matters and enough intention.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

  • Calfee has a full suite of people and its litigators are very well-versed. They really know the business and have a deep bench in other practice groups.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

  • Calfee are a well-rounded law firm. They are extremely responsive and conscientious.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

  • The firm is extremely competent and professional in multiple areas. The team is excellence embodied and it has ample resources in every legal area we need.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher S Williams
    Christopher S Williams

    Christopher S Williams

    Christopher Williams is renowned for his expertise in commercial disputes, breach of contract matters, as well as ERISA and healthcare litigation.

    • Christopher is a trusted partner who delivers great counsel and advice.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

    • Christopher has a great level of responsiveness and does a great job at finding the right people when necessary.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

    • Christopher has the ability to take a complex issue, see the nuances in it and break it down and advocate for our company well.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
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  • Colleen M O'Neil
    Colleen M O'Neil

    Colleen M O'Neil

    Colleen O’Neill is adept at managing a wide variety of commercial disputes, including commercial contract and trade secret disputes, as well as estate and probate litigation.

    • Colleen O'Neil is a smart lawyer and a very persuasive litigator.

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  • Maura L. Hughes
    Maura L. Hughes

    Maura L. Hughes

    Maura Hughes is a highly experienced litigator who is called upon my clients to handle a broad array of civil litigation matters, with particular skills in handling antitrust matters.

    • Maura is very bright, incredibly smart and hard-working.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

    • Maura is highly intelligent, well trained, and invested in client success.

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  • David Bules
    David Bules

    David Bules

    David Bules is a skilled litigator who handles a wide range of matters, including complex securities litigation and contractual disputes.

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Ranked Individuals at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (4)

Ohio

Members

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  • Maura L. Hughes

    Head of Department

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  • Raymond Tarasuck

  • Christopher Ward

  • Veronica Vasu

  • Raymond Rundelli

  • Ned Pejic

  • Todd Tucker

  • Mark McDougall

  • Sean Moorhead

  • Gretchen Whaling

  • Brad Liu

  • Daniel McMullen

  • Joshua Friedman

  • Madeline Shanahan

  • John Cipolla

  • Thomas Michals

  • Colleen O'Neil

    Head of Department

  • Anthony Stringer

  • James Lang

  • Matthew Mendoza

  • David Bules

  • Billy Raulerson

  • K. James Sullivan

  • Albert Lucas

  • Matthew Chiricosta

  • Nicholas Bonaminio

  • James Holsclaw

  • Sage Wen

  • Andy Alexander

  • Jason Blake

  • Fritz Berckmueller

    Head of Department

  • Ryland Doerr

  • Nicholas Hudnell

  • Meredith Collier

  • Taylor Carpenter

  • Tae Andrews

  • Kelsey Baughman

  • Justin Howell

  • Samantha Lamka

  • Ryan Falk

  • Edward Jin

  • John Reulbach

  • Nicholas Zalany

  • Erin Ahern

  • Phillip Casey

  • Drew Gittins

  • Vanessa Healy

  • Fred Hilow

  • Laura McBride

  • Andrew Owen

  • Jodi Spencer

  • Kimberly Sweeney

  • Nicholas Bagnolo

  • Casey Fisher

  • Annabelle Lincoln

  • Michael Glennon

  • Kyle Deighan

  • Ronald McMillan

  • Michael Bowen

  • Matthew Barbara

  • Christopher S Williams

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  • Colleen M O'Neil

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  • David Bules

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